Concrete Contractor in Arcadia, CA - Driveways and Patios Built on Solid Ground
Masterwork Glendale Concrete Company is a concrete contractor based in Glendale, CA, and we pour driveways, patios, walkways, steps, retaining walls and foundations for homeowners in Arcadia, starting with the ground under the slab.
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Arcadia driveways, patios and the ground under them
Most of our Arcadia calls come from homeowners looking at a driveway that's cracked or sunk at one edge, a patio where water sits after it rains, or front steps that have pulled away from the porch. We also get remodel work here, pouring new footings, slabs and walkways where an addition or a garage is going in, and calls from property managers and small business owners with parking areas that need redoing.
It's the same work we do next door in Sierra Madre and over in Pasadena, and the job usually comes down to what's under the old slab. When concrete has been sitting on dirt that was raked level instead of dug out and packed, it settles with the ground, so I look at the base before we talk about the new pour.
Concrete work we do on Arcadia properties
Concrete driveway building
When an Arcadia driveway has sunk at the edges or cracked, we dig out the old slab and soft dirt and pack a new base before pouring.
See the service Concrete driveway buildingConcrete patio construction
For an Arcadia backyard patio, we set the slope so water runs away from the house and cut control joints so any cracks land along a straight line.
See the service Concrete patio constructionStamped concrete services
Stamped concrete gives an Arcadia front walk or patio the look of stone or brick, and we put the same packed base under it as plain concrete.
See the service Stamped concrete servicesConcrete sidewalk building
A heaved or tipped walkway turns into a trip hazard, so we pull the broken sections, fix the ground and pour a level path to your door.
See the service Concrete sidewalk buildingGarage floor concrete
When an older Arcadia garage floor is cracked, stained or sloping the wrong way, we remove it and pour a new slab with steel inside to hold it together.
See the service Garage floor concreteDecorative concrete
Colored, stained or exposed-aggregate concrete can match the style of your Arcadia house, and we can bring samples to the estimate so you see the finish first.
See the service Decorative concreteConcrete retaining walls
Where a yard steps down or a slope is creeping, we build a wall with a footing and drainage behind it, because trapped water pushes walls over.
See the service Concrete retaining wallsConcrete floor installation
For a workshop, basement or room addition on an Arcadia property, we pour an interior floor that's flat and level, with the base packed under every inch.
See the service Concrete floor installationConcrete pool decks
An Arcadia pool deck has to drain away from the pool and the house, so we set the slope and use a finish with grip for wet feet.
See the service Concrete pool decksConcrete steps construction
Front steps that have cracked or pulled away from the porch usually point to settled ground, so we fix what's under them and pour steps of even height.
See the service Concrete steps constructionSlab foundation building
For an addition, backyard unit or new garage on your Arcadia lot, we form, reinforce and pour the slab it sits on, starting with a packed base.
See the service Slab foundation buildingFoundation installation
When a remodel adds rooms or a house gets rebuilt, we dig and pour the foundation to the engineer's plans, checking the ground before the forms go in.
See the service Foundation installationConcrete parking lot building
For small business owners and property managers in Arcadia, we pour parking areas and lots with a thick base and slopes that move water to the drains.
See the service Concrete parking lot buildingConcrete footings
Footings are the concrete under a wall, post or addition, and we size and pour them for your soil so the weight above doesn't sink over time.
See the service Concrete footingsFoundation raising
If doors stick or a corner of an older Arcadia house has dropped, we find out why it settled first, then raise and support it.
See the service Foundation raisingConcrete cutting
When you need a doorway, a trench for a pipe or a section of old driveway removed cleanly, we saw-cut the concrete so the rest stays intact.
See the service Concrete cutting
Get a free on-site concrete estimate in Arcadia
We get back to you within one business day to set a time, and I come out to look at the job and give you a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- team@glendaleconcretecompany.com
- Based in
- Glendale, CA 91205
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
What we deal with on Arcadia jobs before we pour
Permits here come from the city's Building Services office, which issues them for most building and structure work once the plans are approved, so on a job that needs one, the start date waits on that approval. Its list of work that needs no permit names things like painting and fences, not concrete, so when I'm not sure about your job I check with the city before we start, and when it does need one, we pull it and line up the inspections. Work off your property is a separate permit through the city's Engineering Division. State law says a licensed contractor or you as the owner has to pull the permit, and the city asks the contractor for a current state license, an Arcadia business license and a workers' comp certificate, and you can look up any contractor's license with the Contractors State License Board before you hire. We're fully licensed and insured.
What moves the price is mostly what's under and around the slab. It comes down to how much old concrete has to come out, whether the subgrade, the dirt the new slab sits on, is soft enough that we dig it out and pack in a new base, what it takes to get the water draining away, how thick the slab needs to be, and whether you want a broom finish, the light grooved texture that gives shoes and tires some grip, or something stamped or colored. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on curing, the days the concrete needs to harden before it can take feet or a car, and your estimate shows your own number. We do the same work in Alhambra and the other cities around Arcadia, and I come out to look at each job myself.
Why older Arcadia driveways and patios fail
On a lot of older driveways and patios around Arcadia, the slab falls toward the house instead of away from it, so rainwater runs back against the foundation and soaks under the concrete, softening the dirt it sits on. That's usually where the pooling, the cracks and the sinking corner start, so before I price a new pour I check where the water goes, and we set the new slab to carry it away from the house.
Front yards have one more check. The city says front yard paving has to meet its Zoning Code whether or not a permit is required, so before we widen a driveway or pave more of the front yard, we check the plan with the city first.
What to expect when you hire us in Arcadia
From the first call to the final walk-through, here's how a concrete job runs with us in Arcadia, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send a request
Call (747) 372-8605 or use the form and tell us a little about the job, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Photos of the cracks or low spots help if you have them.
I walk the site with you
I look at the slab, the ground and where the water runs, and I ask a lot of questions, so it helps if you're home. You get a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you can see where the money goes before you decide anything.
We permit, prep and pour
Once you say go, we take care of any permit, and when one's needed, the start date waits on the city approving the plans. Then our crew digs out, packs the base, pours and finishes, with me running the job.
We walk the finished job
When it's done, we walk the job with you, clean up and go over when the slab is ready for feet and for the car. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Questions about concrete work in Arcadia
How long is a building permit good for in Arcadia?
An Arcadia building permit is good for one year from the day it's issued, and once work starts, it expires if the work stops for more than 180 days. That matters on a job that gets paused for a remodel or a budget break, so we plan the pour to keep the permit active. You can ask Building Services about a specific permit at (626) 574-5416.
How much does a new concrete driveway cost in Arcadia?
Your number comes from your site, and the biggest swings are usually how much digging the base needs and whether you go with a plain broom finish or stamped and colored work. When budgets get tight, people want to cut the base work because nobody sees it on day one, and I'd rather you save on the finish, since a fancy surface on soft dirt cracks and sinks just like a plain one. Your estimate breaks out each part so you can see where to trim.
How much can a contractor take as a down payment in California?
On a home improvement job, a contractor can't ask for or take more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. The state board says that applies to all home improvement projects, including accessory dwelling units, the backyard homes people are adding, so keep it in mind when you compare bids.
Does my concrete contractor need an Arcadia business license?
Yes, Arcadia requires every business that operates in the city to have a city business license, unless state or federal law exempts it. Contractors without an address in the city carry the license while they work there and have to show it to any police officer or city staff member who asks.
How long before I can drive on a new concrete driveway in Arcadia?
You'll be walking on it well before you can drive on it, and I'll give you both dates for your slab before we pour, since they depend on the mix, the thickness and the weather that week. Driving on it too soon is how a new driveway ends up with cracked edges, so plan on parking on the street until it's cured.
What causes new concrete to crack, and how do you keep it from happening?
Concrete shrinks as it dries, so some cracking is normal, and the goal is to make it crack where we choose instead of across the middle of your patio. We cut the control joints on time instead of days later, put in rebar, steel that holds the pieces together if a crack does open, and pour early on hot days so the top doesn't dry weak and dusty. None of that saves a slab on a soft base, which is why the digging and packing come first.
Other service areas
Glendale, CA
Tell us about your Arcadia concrete job
Call (747) 372-8605 or send the form, and on the first visit I can usually tell you whether it's the slab that's failing or the ground under it.